🎬 Leviticus

After moving to a devoutly religious Australian town, teenager Naim forms a clandestine romance with local classmate Ryan. Following a series of events that exposes their connection, local religious elders subject the boys to a harsh deliverance ritual intended to cleanse them of their desires. Instead of banishing their feelings, the ritual unleashes a vengeful, shape-shifting entity that takes the physical form of the person its victim desires most. As the entity violently stalks them, Naim and Ryan must fight to survive both the supernatural threat and the hostility of their community.

⭐ Film Evaluation & Ratings 📈

🟡 IMDb Rating: 6.8 / 10

🍅 Rotten Tomatoes: 89% (Critics) | 78% (Audience)

🗣️ Critical Consensus: Directed by Adrian Chiarella in his feature debut, Leviticus blends supernatural horror with an intimate queer coming-of-age narrative. Supported by strong performances from Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen, the film utilizes genre tropes to explore internalized shame, religious trauma, and the struggles of adolescent identity.

💡 Did You Know?

Sundance Midnight Premiere: The film premiered in the Midnight section at the Sundance Film Festival, where its rights were acquired for distribution by NEON.

Title Origin: The title references the Old Testament book often cited in religious debates, serving as a framework for the film's exploration of faith and identity.

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